All People articles – Page 277
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AnalysisJohn Dixon aims to make ‘iconic’ David Jones a ‘world-class' retailer
Former Marks & Spencer director John Dixon aims to make Australian retailer David Jones “world-class” when he joins as chief executive in January.
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AnalysisLidl names new UK chief operations officer amid raft of management changes
Lidl has handed Martin Bailie the role of joint chief operations officer of its UK business amid a clutch of senior management changes.
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AnalysisSainsbury's boss Coupe hails 'stabilising' supermarket performance
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe believes the performance of its larger supermarkets is “beginning to stabilise” following falling sales.
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AnalysisB&Q customer and marketing director Chris Moss steps down
B&Q customer and marketing director Chris Moss is stepping down from the retailer five months after the departure of boss Kevin O’Byrne.
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AnalysisEx-Marks & Spencer GM boss John Dixon to take top job at Australia's David Jones
John Dixon, the former head of Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise unit, is expected to be unveiled as the new boss of Australian department store group David Jones.
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AnalysisUpmarket grocer Whole Foods to axe 1,500 roles in next two months
Premium grocer Whole Foods is to cut about 1,500 jobs over the next two months, amounting to 1.6% of its workforce.
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AnalysisMajestic needs a popular touch in order to see off new threats such as Aldi
As Majestic Wine chief executive Rowan Gormley works on his improvement strategy he has another threat to consider – Aldi.
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AnalysisMajestic Wine's newly appointed managing director John Colley profiled
Majestic Wine’s new managing director John Colley has his work cut out as competition in the wine market is set to become even more intense.
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AnalysisDebenhams boardroom coup looms large as three investors join rebellion
Debenhams is bracing itself for a boardroom coup after more of its biggest investors backed City stockbroking firm Cenkos Securities.
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AnalysisMajestic Wine hires former B&Q director John Colley as managing director
Majestic Wine has appointed former B&Q director John Colley to the newly created position of managing director of its core retail business.
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AnalysisStarbucks to pay all staff living wage but John Lewis boss cautions on impact
Starbucks is to pay all staff, including those aged under 25, the living wage and will offer employees interest-free loans for rent deposits.
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AnalysisAsda ecommerce chief Gavin Chappell leaves to join Dunelm
Asda ecommerce and supply chain boss Gavin Chappell is leaving the grocer after six years to take up a new role at home furnishings retailer Dunelm.
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AnalysisAo and Boohoo investors must back the management as much as the strategy
The two high-profile etailer flotations of last year, each of which subsequently disappointed, may be showing signs of getting back on track.
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AnalysisMorrisons veteran Mark Harrison to oversee estate revamp
Morrisons has put supply chain and projects director Mark Harrison in charge of property as it bids to rejuvenate its store estate.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser appoints former John Lewis IT boss as new CIO
House of Fraser has appointed former John Lewis and Sainsbury’s technology boss Julian Burnett as its chief information officer.
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AnalysisDebenhams faces boardroom coup as Cenkos Securities stirs up investors
Debenhams is facing a boardroom coup as City stockbroking firm Cenkos Securities attempts to spark an investor rebellion.
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Retail Diary: Laury flushes away innovation and Thirlwell's cocoa cool down
Kingfisher innovation won’t go down the toilet, M&Co veteran McGeoch avoids another breakdown and Thirlwell goes from all-go to cocoa
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Tech & Ecomm: Watch – Anthony Roberts on tech strategy and personalisation
The Walgreens Boots Alliance CIO on the importance of using personal data correctly and the impact technology has on the retailer’s strategy.
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M&Co boss Iain McGeoch steps down after more than 50 years at the helm
Scottish fashion tycoon Iain McGeoch has stepped down as chairman and chief executive of M&Co after more than 50 years at the helm.
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The Retail Week: Kingfisher's top team, a new-look BHS and River Island
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from executive editor George MacDonald and senior reporter Matthew Chapman.